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• Chalk It Up • Open Gym Sp ecial Marketing Efforts • Riverfront Concert Series ~ Local Showcase • Chalk-It-Up • Kidstock • Youth Sports and Leagues • Preschool Programming • Farmers Market • Local Showcase • MNSCS Mountain Bike Race Department Updates The fall edition of the program guide has been completed. The guide has been mailed to participants as well as distributed throughout the community at kiosks and Lions Park Center. The guide is also posted on the Ciry Website. We invite community members to check out the wide variety of recreational opportunities being offered. The changes to the ordinance relating to hunting near pazks and trials that was discussed at the July 14`h Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was reviewed at the July 19's City Council Meeting. The Council had several additional revision requests for the ordinance so the item was tabled to the August 2"d Council meeting. At the August 2"d Council meeting the ordinance adjustments were approved. The summary of the ordinance aze as follows: • Restricts hunting within 500 feet of a park or trail unless a special permit has been obtained from the Police Departtnent • Allowance for city approved azchery ranges, biathlon ranges, and gun clubs At the July 14s' Pazks and Recreation Commission Meeting discussion was held regarding negative behavior by users of the Great Northern Trail in relation to private properties adjacent to the trail. Staff is currently working on developing signage to be posted on the trail to educate users of proper trial etiquette. At the July 14's Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting the Commission was updated on the status of Bailey Point. The property owner has approached the City to determine if the Ciry has interest in purchasing the property with the intent of adding a pazk to the system. The council is planning to discuss this item at an upcoming work session. S:\Parks & Recreation\B-11-10 PRC Packet\Recreation Managers Aepott-all memos.doc